Peter Jackson returns to Middle-Earth for his take on the beloved novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. Elijah Wood once again fills the tiny shoes of Frodo Baggins in the first of a two-part series. In this installment, a young Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and a team of dwarfs perilously journey to Lonely Mountain to reclaim a stolen treasure. (Dec. 14)

THE HUNGER GAMES

With “Harry Potter” vanishing and “Twilight” fading, Hollywood prepares a new feast for young fantasy fans by serving up the first of Suzanne Collins’ novels about a teenage girl (Jennifer Lawrence) fighting for love and survival in a despotic world. Gary Ross (“Seabiscuit”) directs. (March 23)

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone join with director Marc Webb (“500 Days of Summer”) to re-energize the flagging super-hero franchise that reached a creative low with “Spider-Man 3.” An entirely new cast, which also includes Sally Field, Denis Leary and Martin Sheen, should go a long way in aiding the regeneration. (July 3)

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

Christopher Nolan and his charismatic star, Christian Bale, return to the mean streets of Gotham City for another pitch-black adventure with Tom Hardy playing a terrorist so vile he lures Batman back into action after an eight-year hiatus. Also joining the cast are Anne Hathaway and “Inception” veterans Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard. (July 20)

Pixar looks to bounce back from the dud “Cars 2” with this tale about an impetuous young princess (voiced by “Boardwalk Empire’s” Kelly Macdonald) determined to use her archery skills to become a liberated woman free of her strict parents (voiced by Billy Connolly and Emma Thompson). But in so doing, she activates an ancient curse that only she can eradicate. (June 22)

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 2

Star-crossed lovers Bella and Edward conclude their romance in the final chapter of Stephanie Meyers’ bloody good (or bad, depending on your viewpoint) vampire epic. And at the center of it is their adorable offspring, Renesmee, who is creating woe for the entire Cullen clan. (Nov. 16)

PROMETHEUS

Director Ridley Scott revisits “Alien” territory with this quasi-prequel in which a team of space explorers encounter a dark, menacing force bent on the destruction of humankind. Noomi Rapace (the original Lisbeth Salander) leads a cast that reunites Charlize Theron with her “Young Adult” co-star, Patrick Wilson. (June 8)

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Kristen Stewart and Chris Hensworth team up as the title characters to take down an evil witch played by an icy-cold Charlize Theron. (June 1)

Tom Cruise leads an all-star cast in this big-screen version of the Tony-nominated musical celebrating the great hair bands of the 1980s. The story centers on Drew (Diego Boneta) and Sherrie (Julianne Hough), two aspiring stars who fall in love in 1987 Los Angeles while pursuing their dreams. Adam Shankman (“Hairspray”) directs. (June 1)